Spring Stuffed Onions Recipe

Name: Spring Stuffed Onions
Prep time: 15 min
Cook time: 30 min
Total time: 45 min
Yield: 4 servings
Ingredients: 6 large Vidalias or other sweet onions (about 1 pound each); Cooking spray; 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided; 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided; 1 1/2 cups water; 1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil; 1 cup uncooked bulgur or cracked wheat; 1 cup cubed seeded peeled cucumber; 1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley; 1/2 cup minced red onion; 1/2 cup diced seeded tomato; 1/4 cup chopped fresh mint; 1/4 cup fresh lemon juice; 1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained

Servings: persons

6 large Vidalias or other sweet onions (about 1 pound each)
Cooking spray
1/2 teaspoon salt, divided
1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided
1 1/2 cups water
1 tablespoon extra-virgin olive oil
1 cup uncooked bulgur or cracked wheat
1 cup cubed seeded peeled cucumber
1 cup finely chopped fresh parsley
1/2 cup minced red onion
1/2 cup diced seeded tomato
1/4 cup chopped fresh mint
1/4 cup fresh lemon juice
1 (16-ounce) can cannellini beans or other white beans, rinsed and drained

1
Preheat oven to 475u00b0.
2
Peel onions; cut 1/2 inch off top and bottom of onions. Place onions in a 13 x 9-inch baking dish coated with cooking spray; lightly coat onions with cooking spray. Sprinkle 1/4 teaspoon salt and 1/8 teaspoon pepper over onions. Bake at 475u00b0 for 40 minutes or until golden. Cool to room temperature. Remove and discard core from each onion, leaving a 1-inch-thick shell.
3
Combine water and oil in a saucepan; bring to boil. Pour over bulgur in a large bowl; cover and let stand 30 minutes. Stir in 1/4 teaspoon salt, 1/8 teaspoon pepper, cucumber, and remaining ingredients. Spoon 1 cup bulgur mixture into each onion.

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This recipe makes 4 servings. You can adjust the portion size directly on this page.

You need 14 ingredients. The key ingredients include: 6 large Vidalias or other sweet onions (about 1 pound each), Cooking spray, 1/2 teaspoon salt, divided, 1/4 teaspoon pepper, divided, and more.

Yes, Spring Stuffed Onions falls under the General category and is a great choice for this type of meal.

Store leftovers in an airtight container in the refrigerator for up to 3–4 days. Reheat gently before serving.

Spring Stuffed Onions

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